Since the many lockdowns of 2020 and 2021, the world seems to be moving three times as fast- and doesn’t seem like it’s slowing down any time soon! Very understandably, many of us haven’t really paused recently to think about self-love, self-care, and mindfulness. Lucky for you, some of our favourite influencers have kindly put together a few of their go-to self-love and mindfulness tips and quotes for you! Read more below…
Christina (@christinaskitchens)
Christina is a nutritionist and studying dietitian from Brisbane, who posts informative nutrition-based content (including delicious recipes that you NEED to check out). Christina says to:
- Take a moment each day to have a breather, life is busy, and we can get lost in the days and the hustle of doing and achieving.
- Use self-compassion daily! It is the most underrated tool, and we could all give ourselves some more kindness.
- Prioritise making connections with those around you who bring you energy and fill your cup up.
- Move your body without judgement, some days you will feel strong, other days you won’t. No matter what, appreciate the fact you have made some time for yourself today.
- Nourish your body with wholesome food and remove distractions. This brings awareness to how the food makes you feel and may assist to improve digestion.
Lily (@lilyturtonfit)
Lily Turton is from the Sunshine Coast, and posts amazing fitness, food and lifestyle content, that focuses on keeping it real and motivating others. Two quotes that Lily lives by are “Nothing changes if nothing changes”, and “No amount of guilt can change the past, and no amount of anxiety can change the future”.
Caitlin (@caitlinjesssimms)
Caitlin Simms is a gym owner and coach from Cairns. She posts a tonne of great fitness and motivational content, as well as providing fascinating updates on her journey to WBFF. Go Caitlin! Caitlin lives by these 3 principles:
- Commitment to yourself and your goals is the biggest form of self-love. Deciding what you want and going after it, whether it is within your health, fitness, relationships, career or personal goals, is the best way to give back to YOU.
- Appreciating our bodies and what they are capable of, and keeping our mindset in check every step of the way is the key! It is important to understand that there will be highs and lows, good days and bad. After all, the journey is supposed to be the best part! So, make sure you take a moment to reflect and give credit to yourself along the way, and celebrate all the progress in between.
- Don’t fall into the trap of playing the compare game! You are in control of your own life. It’s up to you how you want to live it! Think positively and focus your thoughts on the desired outcome. Only then will your dreams become reality, through manifesting, practising self-love, and hard work of course
Chloe (@cmdcreations)
Chloe Dew’s page is full of delicious recipes, as well as lifestyle and self-care content, all coming at you from sunny Perth! Chloe’s favourite inspirational quote is “Don’t exist… LIVE!”.
Courtney (@courtilouu)
Courtney is a personal trainer from Cairns, and if you’re looking for any self-love and motivational tips- her page is the one to go to! Courtney believes…
- Every positive change in your life will be a result of a decision. Either you decide to change something or not. Try to create a change and begin the steps forward into creating a life you are totally obsessed with. This comes down to making the decision to create habits. Yes! Make the decision to create habits that no longer hold you back or allow the excuses of your old self to hold you back as you step into your best year yet, as your highest self.
- Create habits that will change your life! Why?
- You deserve to have good internal and external health.
- You deserve to have healing energy flow through your cells.
- You deserve to love yourself.
- You deserve to live a life of pure happiness, laughter, and fulfillment.
- Habits you can implement:
- Are you snoozing the alarm? Let’s stop the snoozing! Practise going to bed a little earlier, to ensure you are getting enough sleep during the night. This may assist to aid in your training recovery, thought focus/brain function, and reduce stress on your nervous system. You also have a far greater chance of adhering to your nutritional plan and listening to your body more intuitively.
- Start your day with a glass of water. Before you reach for the coffee or breakfast, first allow yourself time to flush your system with water. This will help kick start your day, helping you achieve your water target! 300-400ml is a great start for first thing in the morning!
- Daily intentions and affirmations! Create yourself an achievable “To-Do” or “Non-Negotiable” list and practise your “I am…” mirror and journaling work. This will help you to move in the direction towards your highest self.
- Enjoy a wholesome breakfast filled with some protein. Ensuring your day starts with a delicious and filling meal allows you to feel satiated and sets you up for a successful day of hitting your nutritional targets. This could be as simple as a smoothie, an omelette, or baked beans on whole grain toast!
Courtney’s quotes to live by are “Just because you are struggling doesn’t mean you are failing” and “When things change inside you, things change around you”.
Tess (@tessbegg)
Tess Begg is a plant-based influencer from Sydney. Tess posts the TASTIEST vegan recipes, as well as fitness and lifestyle content. The quote Tess lives by is “You can’t control everything, but you can control your thoughts”.
With all this in mind, you should be proud with how far you’ve come with your own personal achievements! Don’t forget to stop every once in a while, to reflect, and be sure to prioritise YOU time because we know you deserve it, and your mind and body will thank you for it! A big thank you to Christina, Lily, Caitlin, Chloe, Courtney, and Tess for getting involved.
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